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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.81, 9,060.08 and 4,255.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.81, 9,060.08 and 4,255.95 is: 6,393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.81 : 9,060.08 = 4,255.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.81/9,060.08 = 4,255.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.81x = 9,060.08 × 4,255.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.81x = 38,559,226.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,559,226.20/6,030.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,393.71

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